Competition Participation

They are responsible for the awarding for National Protea Colours to athletes/officials who have met the criteria to represent South Africa in different sporting codes and arenas and we also endorse the applications for Bidding and Hosting of international events, providing these criteria are all met.

It is compulsory to hold a valid FAI sporting license from your National Airsport Control Organisation (NAC) to participate in all FAI-sanctioned events (Category 1 and 2). Please note that the FAI Sporting Code – General Section, Item 8.1.3 says: A Sporting Licence shall only be considered issued and valid, if the holder is listed on the FAI Sporting Licence database by the NAC that is issuing the particular Sporting License.